Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-12-28
They SAP He Traduced q Lady.
SYRACUSE SOCIETY AGrTArED OVER AN ENCOUNTER,
hETWEEN TWO YnI-NC MEN


special TO the New York World from Syracuse
N. Y, Dec. %, says: The nerves of fashionable
society people are shattered, and the whole town
has been to-day discussing the punishment given
to Eugene Mccarthy by William s. Lghthall. Both
are young society men. tran of blood was found
on James street Sunday, near Keble School, q
be tracked in the snow for about hundred feet.
it disappeared in Burnet street The blood was
shed oy Eugene Mccarthy, member Of the whole
Is handsome young fellow, six feet high and an
athlete. He married the rich and beautiful Miss
9. Lfghthail says that he attacked Mr.. Mccarthy.
Lghthall IS tall and slender but athletic young
man, and has lots OF pluck, although much
lighter man than Mccarthy Mr. LtghthaII has no
bruises as a result Of the encounter. He makes
this statement: "Last Saturday night was walk
ing up James street with MIR. Mccarthy, when he
struck at him and hit him on the breast called
ON him TO put up his hands and defend himself.
ne seemed afraid TO do so, and struck him again.
this time In the face. He clinched with me and
we fell TO the sidewalk. Twas too excited to re-
me mber the details OF what followed All re-
member is that gave him the thrashing he de-
further punishment. Mccarthy is laid up with a
severe scalp wound, cut under the eye and other
injuries. He refused to talk TO reporter. His
father, Robert Mccarthy, a prominent citizen, is
quoted as saying that the attack on his son was
unprovoked and that a suit will be begun. Sensa-
uonal developments are talked about.
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The Densh-ieafing Wires.
From the Troy Times
Superintendent Elmer E. Wood, Of the Canaan.
daigua Electric Light Works, while walking home
with friend the other night, noticed that one OF
the street lights was out. Surprising the current
to be off, he took hold OF the wires and fell to the
ground dead. The current was not or and passing
through his body, had killed him instantly.
VI
Preferred His steak Dead.
From the Liverpool Courier.
The story is going the rounds OF a cowboy OF the
Wild West Show, who went into a London restau-
rant and ordered . steak which was brought to
him exceedingly rare. He looked at 1t moment,
then drew his revolver and blazed away at the
meat. or course there was panic, and the police
came about the time that the revolver had been
emptfed. "What on earth do you mean by this
Da9g askea the DO
thing"
Southern View Of Mind Cure.
From the Macon Telegraph.
They call 1t "Mind Cure" in Boston and "vou-
dooism" on the southern plantations but about the
only difference Is In the name and in the fact that
the Voudoo charges less.
Draw Poker i'm Washington.
A KENTUCKY Ex-MEMBER's STORIES OF THE GAME AT
THE CAPITOL
From the Pittsburgh Press
While gambling is not carried to as great an ex-
tent as before the war, some pretty brisk games
are INDUCED in. An exciting game took place one
night last winter at the resfdenceof an ex-senator
In which the jack pot amounted to g. 600, and was
sc0oped In by big real estate man. The money
was won ON four queens, the loser having an ace
full
A funny thing occurred at a game in a noted
club house here no longer ago than Thanksgiving
night, when near-sighted army officer kept put
ting up money on what he thought was a full
hand, but when he laid 1t down and attempted to
scoop In the pot discovered 70 hts disgust that he
nad taken the Joker, which had gotten mixed in
out some 800, which he would have otherwise
won.
certain aged member from Pennsylvania used
10 take great delight in playing euchre with his
vile at home He is a poor player, and to worry
Tue OLD lady, who Is an expert, he used to hide the
bowers back OF his neck and select from them at
ms pleasure. A1ter game with Mrs. H. one even
Ing he left home to take a peep in at his CLUB.
While there he was induced to take hand in
game just for fun, the stakes being small. sitting
down. he took part, and, much TO his surprise,
found the cards coming his way.
He couldn't lose. The goddess OF fortune seemed
to have fairly showered her smiles upon him. and.
even with the small stakes, he found himself at
midnight some $3.50 winner.
CHANGING at his ris-a-Uis to call his attention to
the TACT that 1t was his turn to play he found that
gentleman looking at him in strange manner.
returning the look, he asked HIM what was worry
Ing him. and TO go ahead and make his play. The
gentleman laid down his cards, and rising. he
guessed he had enough for that night. The veneer
able II. looked askance, and demanded what was
the matter.
The gentleman declined to explain.
Bat you must SIR said Mr.. H., getting red in
the face.
"Well, sir. since you insist, will explain. This,
sir Is my reason for not Wishing to play with you"
at the same time drawing from behind Mr.. HIS
high collar the jack Of hearts
Inc feelings or Mr. Ii. can better b imagined
than described. After an incoherent exclamation
he sank back In his chair and actually tainted
away.
The matter was finally fixed up and his Oppo-
nent, refusing TO take back the money, Mr. H. gave
u 10 The lady managers OF the Christmas Club as
donation for the newsboys' dinner and took
solemn vow never to touch card again as long as
he lives.
Some Inischievous friend told the story to Mrs,
H., ana she has not yet got over her delight at
her husbands misfortune, and says 1t serves him
right.